2 Hour DVD 101 Drum Circle Rhythms & Drum Circle Jam CD $15
(Please note, for buyers outside of the USA, my DVD is multi-regional, region friendly.)
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(Please scroll down for the Drum Circle Lovers 6 Pack: The Rhythms DVD, & 5 other drumming CDs for $40. Includes USA shipping.)
Times are hard in the arts right now. To give you a good value for your money, a free drum circle CD is included with all orders of my
Rhythms DVD off my website. The CD is over 70 minutes of great live drum circle action. You get both the two hour DVD of rhythms,
and the drum circle CD for $15 + $2 including shipping anywhere in the USA. (It's $19 total to All other countries.) You can order them
below, or scroll down for more detailed information, and some buyer reviews. The idea behind my DVD is offering a good value to
fellow artists, and musicians at a low cost. You would be buying direct from the artist. (me) If you choose to purchase, thanks
in advance for helping out, I really appreciate it. It's also available at Amazon.com but no free CD. Here's a video sample.
The video sample above gives you an idea what you can expect to see. Please keep in mind, these are only 20 second clips of 4 rhythms
on this sample, and not a full minute long each like on the actual DVD. Below I posted a few reviews from buyers of the DVD.
Also, a few mp3 samples from the free drum circle CD that I include are at the bottom of the page. Give one a listen.
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I released my DVD 101 Drum Circle Rhythms in 2007. There are 124 Interesting and fun hand drumming rhythms from around the world. African,
Belly Dancing, Afro-Cuban, Native American, Irish, Middle Eastern, Jamaican, Taiko, Funk, Soul, Blues, R & B, and Rock & Roll. Each rhythm
is about a minute long, plenty of time to really get into them. These rhythms are perfect for drum circles, facilitators, teachers, gigs,
workshops, dancers, learning to drum, just jamming alone, or with your friends. They give you a great starting point to improvise from.
A great way to keep a drum circle fresh, fun, and interesting, is to have lots of different rhythms to play. This DVD is an ideal
resource for that. Then all you need is the right drum for yourself. One that's right for your hands, your body, and your soul.
The DVD was professionally recorded in a production studio, It's a lot of material. These ethnic drum rhythms are challenging enough for
intermediate level to experienced musicians, yet easy enough so that someone new to hand drumming can grow into them. These are
great for getting a drum circle started, or as a resource for drum circle facilitators so they have a large body of reference material to draw
from. The main focus was on giving you as much material as possible on a single DVD. You will always have a good rhythm at the ready.
I'm left handed, so when you watch the video it's like looking into a mirror, which makes it a snap to pick these rhythms up quickly
if you are right hand dominant. If your DVD player has an A - B loop function, you can loop a single rhythm to play over and over.
There are Paypal buttons below to order the DVD & CD. The price is $15 + $2 Shipping anywhere in the USA. For shipping to all countries
outside the USA, please use the link below that one. It is $2 more. I have a drum circle lover's 6 disk pack for $40 shipped also. That's a
lot of material, and a good deal for the price. When you buy from me, I always email back to confirm I received your payment within two
days. I mail all orders out within 3 business days after payment. I don't like to wait a long time for things I order online either.
If you would rather order by check, please email me.
As I mentioned, you can also buy the DVD at Amazon.com but no free CD is included. The link for that is just below the Paypal buttons.
Here's a screen shot still from the DVD below. What appears to be ring on my finger, is really a wedding band tattoo.
I'm not really into tattoos, but I had to keep taking my wedding ring off to drum, so I did it about 8 years ago.
In the video each drum circle rhythm is numbered, so you can easily refer back to the ones you like.
I do some charity work around the Tampa Bay area. Such as The Nina Harris Exceptional Center, The Florida Sheriff's Youth
Ranches, PARC - The Pinellas Association for Retarded Children, The YMCA, and a number of other organizations. There is
a little wear and tear on the hand drums and percussion I provide at these events. I don't receive any funding, and never
have in the past. The proceeds from the sales of my drumming CD's, DVD's, and drum circle book helps me to do this kind
of work in our community. I try to provide them at as reasonable a cost as possible. As an independent artist, money is
tight, so I always appreciate a product that is a good value for the cost. That's the idea behind my book, CD's & DVD.
Thanks in advance for helping us out with drum repairs, and expenses. (Please scroll down for the link to my 300 page
book, "A Practical Guide To Hand Drumming And Drum Circles". $18. It includes a different free drum circle CD.)
A few reviews from buyers of the 101 Drum Circle Rhythms DVD:
This is an EXCELLENT learning video, no rambling explanations, just a wealth of different drum rhythms that allow
you to watch the technique and train your ear to hear the patterns. Wonderful. -- Cora C.
This DVD is laid out in a very smart manner; each rhythm is performed long enough to learn it; practice for a while,
do another one the next day (that's what I'm doing, anyway). I am new to the djembe and hand percussion in general
(read: total newbie), and this DVD makes it easy. If there is ever a second one in this series I will buy it.
If you're just getting into hand percussion I suggest you try this out. The rhythms are also translatable
to my cajon, which I am also just starting. -- Steve S.
I'm a newbie hand drummer with both a visual monkey see monkey do learning style as well as hearing the rhythm or
reading notation. The dvd has very good lighting and sound. With the close framing of hands and drum, its easier
to follow the strokes and practice the pattern. I also purchased the book "A practical guide to hand drumming and
drum circles". It is also very useful and well done. From info on how to choose a drum to helping children learn
to drum while not breaking the equipment, there is a broad range of subjects to help share the fun and gain
proficiency. Both were well worth the money! -- Jason A.
This DVD is extremely helpful for anyone wanting to learn how to play a hand drum. I had some short lessons in central
Africa and then returned home, with a drum, but without the money to pay for lessons. Since I'm a graduate student and
without much extra cash, I figured I could easily find videos on youtube and other online sources and not have to pay
for anything. I found I was largely mistaken-that most videos on youtube are not in fact for beginners-even the ones
that say they are. They were also nearly impossible to learn from because of the angles of the drummers, the speed of
the drumming and the poor quality of the videos. -- Arthur T.
I like to support local artists, so when I saw the Ratigan DVD I figured I would try it out-still trying to save the
money for a teacher. And I was *so* pleased to view it. It was exactly what I was looking for. It is helpfully broken
up into sections to make electronic scrolling easy. Ratigan gives the perfect amount of time for each beat, and begins
them slowly so you can watch his hands and then emulate. His DVD really is quite a good idea-compiling 125 beats for
drummers at any level. The DVD is a great resource for anyone. My friends and I have been breaking it out at dinner
parties just to get us going on our djembes. Also, I joined a drum circle and this DVD helped immensely to get me
up to speed to be able to drum with everyone. I use the DVD for a bit before going to the drum circle,
as a kind of warm up. As you can see, I highly recommend it. -- Nicole C.
101 Drum Circle Rhythms is great for people who know nothing about drumming! This DVD was amazing. I work for a
non profit and we wanted to work with our children on drumming circles. This DVD taught us all in very easy,
simple steps. Thanks for creating a DVD that is geared toward all :) -- Heather H.
An interesting DVD on hand drumming. The Ratigan DVD has a simple format, he introduces the DVD in about 10 seconds,
and the rest of it is just a view of his hands on top of a djembe, playing rhythm after rhythm, for about a minute
each. He uses simple hand technique that anyone (even me, with my two left hands) can easily follow. You watch
the hands, hear the sound, and play along. A great way to practice hand drumming on my own. -- Richard K.
I purchased the DVD, "101 Drum Circle Rhythms" and was very pleased with this product. It shows a myriad
of drum rhythms to add to any drum circle. I am mostly a visual learner, and the techniques used on the
DVD are very helpful. Each rhythm is demonstrated an appropriate amount of time to allow you to pick up
the rhythm and play along. I am very pleased with the versatility of the drum rhythms. This DVD is an asset
for anyone who plays in a drum circle, and has something for everyone - from the basic to advanced drummer.
This DVD has been a great tool to add to my kit bag and it is well worth the investment. -- Tom H.
I am impressed at the sheer volume of rhythms that are taught on this DVD. Anyone wishing to become proficient on
hand drums would benefit from owning this. This is a straight up DVD showing you the hand patterns for numerous
hand percussion rhythms. These rhythms could be used in any drum circle setting or for just playing along with friends
on musical instruments. I've been a hand percussionist for many years and there is enough material on this to keep me
busy for at least several months trying to learn and commit to memory the volume of different rhythms like SL Ratigan
has done. I've owned several instructional DVD's on hand drumming and this one has by far the most material and is
definitely the best value for the money! A beginning drummer might find this a bit overwhelming at first, but this is
not intended as a step by step "Learning to Play the Hand Drum" video. This is a must have for any hand percussionist
who already has a basic understanding of hand drumming techniques OR for the beginner that can use this for practice
after learning the basics of hand drumming from a second introductory DVD or instructor.
I highly recommend this DVD!!! -- Astral H.
Iv'e been searching for a demo DVD just like this for a long time. Now all one needs to do is book time in one's own
mind to practice, and create the space and place to do so. Then follow along until each rhythm is learned by heart -
I will count how long it takes me to learn them all. Then perhaps I will feel the need to meet the challenge of a drum
circle, although maybe I can find another to accompany & play as a two-or-threesome, if I get good enough to be able to
inspire others. So if you are hesitant to begin on your own here's a chance to begin right from the start and tap some
beats then repeat...next thing you know you'll be DRUMMING! Who knows where this might lead!
Thanks to him for providing this instructional DVD. -- Jerry F.
I received my DVD of 101 Drum Circle Rhythms and I am very pleased with it. The video quality is excellent and I love
being able to actually see the hands so I don't miss a thing. The sound quality is excellent too! -- Alex M
I am new to drumming and found this DVD just what I was looking for. Easy to see hand movements and rhythms for all
occasions. I look forward to hours of learning these rhythms and playing them with my friends. -- Bonnie H.
As a classical musician (piano and organ) who has always learned by the academic approach, I have thought that I would
love to learn an instrument using the other side of my brain! I have all sorts of drums around the house and knew that
I wanted a more intuitive, aural approach to learning as opposed to my Conservatory type of training. This DVD was perfect
for what I was looking for. There are no explanations about different ways of hitting the drums, no charts or printed how-
to's. Nothing written down at all. Just sit in front of a great drummer and try to copy what he is doing. Of course, it is
challenging and for a person who wants it notated, or whatever, this is not the approach for you. But most any DVD player
that I have ever used has an A-B Repeat function. Use that and loop these rhythms over and over till they become easy. Then
go back and improvise your own rhythms against Mr. Ratigan's playing. I've never had so much fun, and I think my Mozart
on the piano might even be helped. Hope so! Thanks, Mr. Ratigan, for a great DVD. -- Buddy B.
I'm new to djembe playing, this was just what I wanted after learning the basic bass, tone and slap! It has taken me from
a drum thumper to a rhythm player making drum circles much more fun. The variety of all the rhythms is amazing, something
for everyone. The greatest thing is that the rhythms are clear, precise and long enough for even newbies to catch. Never
fear it is not Just for newbies, the incredible number of rhythms allow you to be challenged regardless of your
expertise and happily stimulates creativity. A fun find! -- Kendra N.
I play a number of instruments - but only just picked up a Djembe. I was in real need of some examples for
how to play this instrument and how to come up with some patterns that were more interesting than the very
simple banging I was doing on the drum. This DVD is great - I can work through each pattern at my own pace,
trying to copy what he does. It is really helping me improve and get ideas. -- Mark R.
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Please use this Paypal button for ordering the DVD & CD outside the USA. It is $19 shipped, to any country.
I always confirm by email that I received your payment, and I ship orders out within 3 business days.
If you are uncomfortable with online purchases, and would prefer to order by check - I understand, no problem.
I'm a trusting person, just email me for the mailing address. USA buyers, & purchases under $20 only please.
For Ordering the 101 Drum Circle Rhythms DVD, or Download at Amazon.com
My DVD is also available at Amazon.com for a couple bucks more. It helps out the most if you buy it from me directly here
at my website, but with purchases from Amazon, (physical copies or instant download), the free drum circle CD is not
included. This link redirects you to their website. Or you can search on the title at Amazon.
You can also order the DVD as an instant download at Amazon.com for $14. It's perfect for your iPad, tablet, or smartphone.
Then you can take it with you on the go, and have all the rhythms at the ready. I do ship all orders out within 3 business
days, so you do receive them pretty quickly. The Amazon download link is below, or please just search on the title.
Drum Circle Lovers Deal 6 Pack - The 101 Rhythms DVD & 5 Drumming CD's $40 Including USA Shipping
For the really hard core drum circle lover! $40 Shipped (USA Only) Here's what's included:
The DVD 101 Drum Circle Rhythms For The Hand Drum (2 hours, 12 Min. long)
2 CD's 101 Drum Circle Rhythms (2 Hours) (Great for the car sterio or iPod)
2 CD's Live Ultimate Drum Circles (78 minutes on each disc, good stuff!)
The CD Clearwater Beach Drum Circle (78 minutes of great drum circle action)
(You can substitute my Wild Drum Circles 2 CD set, for the 2 other rhythms CDs. Just ask, and I will do it.)
These six drumming CD's & DVD will keep you, or any other hand drummer busy, for a long, long time.
And I hope it helps you to enjoy drum circles more. So it's a total of 6 drumming discs for $40
including shipping anywhere in the USA. That's a pretty good value for your money. (Even today.)
The sales of this, help me to fund work in our community, and keep this website going.
Drum Circle Lovers Deal 6 Pack - The Rhythms DVD & 5 CD's including shipping to all countries outside the USA
Please use the button, (below) for shipping to all other countries outside the USA. (It is $4 additional, thanks.)
My 300 page book, "A Practical Guide To Hand Drumming And Drum Circles". Retail price is $18.
ISBN: 0615274102 It comes with a (different) free facilitated drum circle jam CD.
You can also get the drum circle book, 101 Drum Circle Rhythms dvd, and 2 drum circle CD's for $40 shipped. (USA)
Offering a good value for the money to fellow musicians, and artists is what I'm all about.
The "Everything I Have Package". 300 Page Book, Rhythms DVD, & 7 Drum Circle Discs - $59.75 Shipped (USA Only)
This is all the drumming materials I have to offer for one low price. Here's what's in it, including USA shipping:
1. The drum circle book, "A Practical Guide To Hand Drumming And Drum Circles"
2. The two hour 101 rhythms DVD, "101 Drum Circle Rhythms For The Hand Drum"
3. The 2 CD set, "Ultimate Live Drum Circles" (Over 2 & 1/2 hours)
4. The 2 CD set, "Wild Drum Circles" (Also 2 & 1/2 hours)
5. The 2 CD set, audio soundtrack of "101 Drum Circle Rhythms"
6. The "Clearwater Drum Circle" CD (70 minutes)
For orders to all other countries please use the link below this one, marked "international shipping". Thanks.
Please use this Paypal link for international shipping of The "Everything Package" to all other countries, it's $11 extra.
The hand drumming book, DVD, & 7 drumming disks weigh about 4 pounds. Shipping to Australia, The United Kingdom, & most
other countries is $17 and change (USD). The international shipping cost is posted on the package by the post office.
Check out a few more of the 101 Drum Circle Rhythms in this YouTube video. There are 7 rhythms here, each about a minute long,
just like they are on the 2 hour DVD. Actually, there is 120 of them, but who's counting. I hope you enjoy a couple of them.
To order the 101 Drum Circle Rhythms Audio on 2 CD's - The price is still $12.50 delivered to your door.
Also some other drum circle CD's, and percussion for sale. Here is the link to check them out:
101 Drum Circle Rhythms on 2 CD's link
Please email me with any questions. I respect your privacy, and never give out email addresses to anyone.
My contact email is: drumcircles_net@hotmail.com (or, click the link below.)
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